The federal government won’t be easing its laws on marijuana as part of a criminal justice reform bill that’s expected to pass this week. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, had hoped to attach an amendment to the proposed First Step Act to remove the threat of federal prosecution in states…
After months of chatter, a booze-free beer promising a different kind of buzz will hit pot shop shelves this week just in time to be a stocking stuffer for select folks age 21 and up.
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Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, made a move Monday toward changing federal marijuana law, including letting banks accept money from legal businesses.
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The co-owners of the embattled Sweet Leaf cannabis business have been ordered to pay $8.8 million for breach of contract over properties they were buying in Denver.
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What is Columbia NORML?
Columbia NORML is South Carolina’s oldest chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, established in 2007. It is organized as a non-profit and run by a group dedicated volunteers.Columbia NORML is South Carolina’s oldest chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, established in 2007. It is organized as a non-profit and run by a group dedicated volunteers.
Are you a registered Non-Profit?
Yes, Columbia NORML is a federally registered 501(c)(3) which means that all donations to the organization are tax-deductible. We neither support, endorse, nor donate to political parties or candidates.
How do I join?
You can join by paying an annual membership of $25. We accept memberships in cash, check, or online. Benefits of membership include invitations to member-only events, membership card, monthly membership newsletter, and entitles you to vote and run for leadership positions.
What if i just want to donate?
That’s fine too. We understand that some people may choose to not be a member. We appreciate those individuals’ donations even more.
Why don’t we just file a statewide petition and make cannabis fully legal?
South Carolina does not have a statewide initiative and referendum process that does not involve the state General Assembly. It’s in the state constitution. We can, however, go that route at the county and city levels of government; and, to do that would take funds we don’t have yet. But, small contributions add up. Considering giving what you can today.
Published: Feb 15, 2018, 9:22 am • Updated: Feb 15, 2018, 3:45 pm By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press The first legal medical marijuana sales under a 2-year-old state law began Thursday at a dispensary in western Pennsylvania, with the first purchase by a woman who lobbied for passage of the law. A line of about […]
Published: Oct 10, 2017, 7:48 am • Updated: Oct 10, 2017, 7:48 am By Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post More than 365 marijuana plants, with an estimated street value of $1 million, were seized in Pueblo County on Monday as evidence in illegal grow investigations. Four people, “all with ties to Cuba,” were arrested. Five […]
Published: Oct 10, 2017, 8:45 am • Updated: Oct 10, 2017, 8:45 am By Laurie Wolf, The Cannabist Staff Sweet potato soup is a cold-weather must. If you have never tried it and you are a sweet potato fan, give this weed recipe a whirl. Wicked White Sweet Potato Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 3 large […]
Actors don’t actually smoke weed in the movies, right? Typically, the answer is no. Movie studios normally provide their on-screen employees with “movie pot,” which is essentially a blend of tobacco (depending on whether or not the particular actor smokes), or a haphazard non-cannabis herb like oregano or parsley. However, this wasn’t the case for Kirsten […]
The post Drug Addicts Running Gift Card Scam At Alarming Rate appeared first on High Times. Drug addicts have a tendency to get rather clever when it comes to getting money to support their habit without getting a job. One of the biggest scams going on this year is a gift card scam. This is […]
Here is a unique book by indie author Richard Bell. He calls it intelligent stoner humor but it can be enjoyed whether you are high or not. The title is Life Seemed Good, But…. and is a trip through his many neuroses as viewed in a series of very short original stories involving strange characters, […]
The post Here’s What Happens To Violent Crime When Marijuana Is Legalized appeared first on High Times. The legalization of cannabis sets off a number of far-reaching ripple effects. It touches everything from public health to local economies to law enforcement policies, and much more. The ripple effects of legal weed also impact violent crime. […]
The post How Cannabinoids Interact With Pain Circuits appeared first on High Times. Often times when we think about how cannabis is affecting the brain, we consider its effects on the dopaminergic tracts in the central nervous system. And why not, that is the primary region of the brain that produces our experience with cannabis. […]
Last week ended on a strange note for lawmakers in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Following an explosive encounter, we see a man arrested for death threat against pro-marijuana Congressman Scott Taylor. Encounter Spins Out of Control According to the Department of Justice, the incident occurred last Thursday when 69-year-old Wallace Grove Godwin visited the office of […]
The post A Look At The Fallout From California’s Legalization Regulations appeared first on High Times. Authorities from the Golden State have outlined California’s legalization regulations. These new regulations governing the legal cannabis market are to be officially instated on January 1. Jointly drawn up by the Department of Health, Department of Food & Agriculture and the new Bureau of Cannabis Control, the […]